Saints Quarterback Tyler Shough Celebrates Drew Brees’ Expected Hall of Fame Induction
SAN FRANCISCO — As the New Orleans Saints prepare for Super Bowl LX festivities, rookie quarterback Tyler Shough expressed his excitement for team legend Drew Brees’ anticipated induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The announcement is expected to be made during the NFL Honors show on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at the Palace of Fine Arts.
Shough, a finalist for the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award, will be in attendance at the ceremony. “It’s going to be special just to be in the building,” Shough said during an interview on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. “I grew up idolizing his play, so I’m excited about seeing him get the highest honor in the sport.”
Brees is widely considered a lock for induction as the league’s second-leading all-time passer. If inducted, he will become the first first-ballot Hall of Famer in Saints franchise history. Shough confidently stated, “I know he’s going to get in. He’s the G.O.A.T. He’s the pinnacle of the quarterback position. For me, as a quarterback, it’s exciting to see because I know what he’s meant to the city (of New Orleans).”
Shough revealed plans to organize offseason workouts with Saints teammates and Brees near the former quarterback’s home in San Diego. He previously reached out to Brees during the season seeking advice on his weekly routine and preparation. Shough has also studied game footage of Brees, noting his leadership skills, field generalship and command of the offense.
“The first thing that caught my eye was his ability to collectively unify people, whether it’s with pregame speeches or whatever,” Shough said. “Then to watch him during games, clicking through his reads and finding positive plays and check-downs, it’s impressive to watch. As a quarterback, you realize how special he is.”
Former Saints teammates Demario Davis and Ben Watson also celebrated Brees’ impending Hall of Fame induction. Davis, speaking at the Super Bowl LX media center, lauded Brees as “the greatest to ever do it.” He highlighted Brees’ accolades and his impact on the Saints franchise, stating, “There’s only one Drew Brees. No. 9 — the greatest to ever do it.”
Davis, who played alongside Brees for four seasons, emphasized Brees’ character and leadership. “The type of man he is, the type of leader he is, the type of husband and father that he is, the type of community champion that he is, he did everything the right way,” Davis said. “It’s a storybook ending for him to be able to go into the Hall of Fame.”
Watson, a veteran tight end who played four seasons with Brees, credited the quarterback and head coach Sean Payton with revitalizing his career. He described Brees as a leader who consistently led by example. “When you look at his body of work, at how excellent he was at his craft, and then outside of that, what he meant for the city and also what he meant for just the National Football League, that’s why he’s going into the Hall of Fame,” Watson said. “Drew led by example, every single play, every single practice.”
Watson, who also played with Tom Brady, placed Brees among the all-time greats. “When you look at this body of work in that offense and who he is and what he’s done outside of the game. He’ll always be one of the top players of all-time in my book.”
Shough’s own accomplishments this season, including nine starts and a nomination for the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year award, add to the celebratory atmosphere surrounding the Saints. He remains focused on team progress, stating that individual recognition is secondary to the team’s overall growth.
